Hygienic Covering Assembly

ABSTRACT

A hygienic covering assembly for exercise equipment includes a first panel and a second panel. A connector that is coupled to a back of the first panel is configured to selectively and removably couple the first panel to a contact element of a respective piece of exercise equipment so that the first panel substantially covers an upper surface of the contact element. A plurality of first couplers is coupled to a front, proximate to a circumference, of the first panel. The second panel comprises cloth and is configured to absorb sweat and oils. A plurality of second couplers is coupled proximate to a perimeter of the second panel. Each second coupler is positioned to selectively couple to a respective first coupler to removably couple the second panel to the first panel, positioning the second panel to absorb the sweat and oils from a body of a user.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention (2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The disclosure and prior art relate to covering assemblies and more particularly pertains to a new covering assembly for exercise equipment.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a first panel and a second panel. A connector that is coupled to a back of the first panel is configured to selectively and removably couple the first panel to a contact element of a respective piece of exercise equipment so that the first panel substantially covers an upper surface of the contact element. A plurality of first couplers is coupled to a front, proximate to a circumference, of the first panel. The second panel comprises cloth and is configured to absorb sweat and oils. A plurality of second couplers is coupled proximate to a perimeter of the second panel. Each second coupler is positioned to selectively couple to a respective first coupler to removably couple the second panel to the first panel, positioning the second panel to absorb the sweat and oils from a body of a user.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of a hygienic covering assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a back view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new covering assembly embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the hygienic covering assembly 10 generally comprises a first panel 12 that is shaped substantially complementarily to an upper surface of a contact element of a respective piece of exercise equipment, such as a bench or a seat. The first panel 12 comprises at least one of rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, neoprene, or the like.

A connector 14 that is coupled to a back 16 of the first panel 12 is configured to selectively and removably couple the first panel 12 to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment so that the first panel 12 substantially covers the upper surface of the contact element.

The connector 14 comprises a sleeve 18 that is coupled to the back 16 of the first panel 12 proximate to a first end 20 of the first panel 12. The sleeve 18 is resiliently stretchable so that the sleeve 18 is configured to be stretched to selectively insert an end section of the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment and to rebound to removably couple the first panel 12 to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment. The sleeve 18 comprises at least one of rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, neoprene, or the like.

The assembly 10 also comprises a second panel 22. The second panel 22 comprises cloth and is configured to absorb sweat and oils. The second panel 22 comprises at least one of cotton, polyester, wool, flax, hemp, or the like.

A plurality of first couplers 24 is coupled to a front 26 of the first panel 12 proximate to a circumference 28 of the first panel 12. A plurality of second couplers 30 is coupled to the second panel 22 proximate to a perimeter 32 of the second panel 22. The second couplers 30 are complementary to the first couplers 24. Each second coupler 30 is positioned to selectively couple to a respective first coupler 24 to removably couple the second panel 22 to the first panel 12, positioning the second panel 22 to absorb sweat and oils from a body of a user. The second coupler 30 and the respective first coupler 24 comprises at least one of a snap closure 34 and a hook and loop fastener 36.

The assembly 10 is intended for utilization in a setting where exercise equipment is used by more than one individual. Each individual may enter the setting with their own second panel 22 already coupled to their own first panel 12. The individual is positioned to move the assembly 10 to the contact element of each piece of exercise equipment as required for their exercise routine, using the sleeve 18 to couple the assembly 10 to the seat or bench, as required. This method of use provides a high level of protection from germs being passed between the individuals using the same piece of exercise equipment. The second panel 22 then may be decoupled from the first panel 12 so that it can be laundered.

Another option for use comprises a plurality of first panels 12 and a plurality of second panels 22. Each first panel 12 is coupled to the contact element of a respective piece of exercise equipment, while each individual has their own second panel 22. The individual would couple their second panel 22 to the first panel 12 of respective piece of exercise equipment, complete that portion of their exercise routine, decouple their second panel 22, and then move on to the next piece of equipment and the next portion of their exercise routine.

In another embodiment of invention, the first panel 12 and the plurality of first couplers 24 are integral to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment. In this embodiment, as above, each individual would have their own second panel 22.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the elements is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

1. A hygienic covering assembly comprising: a first panel; a connector coupled to a back of the first panel wherein the connector is configured for selectively removably coupling the first panel to a contact element of a respective piece of exercise equipment such that the first panel substantially covers an upper surface of the contact element; and a plurality of first couplers coupled to a front of the first panel proximate to a circumference of the first panel; a second panel, the second panel comprising cloth wherein the second panel is configured for absorbing sweat and oils; and a plurality of second couplers coupled to the second panel proximate to a perimeter of the second panel, the second couplers being complementary to the first couplers wherein each second coupler is positioned for selectively coupling to a respective first coupler for removably coupling the second panel to the first panel positioning the second panel for absorbing sweat and oils from a body of a user.
 2. The assembly of claim 1, further including the first panel being shaped substantially complementarily to an upper surface of the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment.
 3. The assembly of claim 1, further including the first panel comprising at least one of rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, and neoprene.
 4. The assembly of claim 1, further including the connector comprising a sleeve coupled to the back of the first panel proximate to a first end of the first panel, the sleeve being resiliently stretchable wherein the sleeve is configured for stretching for selectively inserting an end section of the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment and for rebounding for removably coupling the first panel to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment.
 5. The assembly of claim 4, further including the sleeve comprising at least one of rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, and neoprene.
 6. The assembly of claim 1, further including the second panel comprising at least one of cotton, polyester, wool, flax, and hemp.
 7. The assembly of claim 1, further including the second coupler and the respective first coupler comprising at least one of a snap closure and a hook and loop fastener.
 8. The assembly of claim 1, further including the first panel and the plurality of first couplers being integral to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment.
 9. A hygienic covering assembly comprising: a first panel, the first panel being shaped substantially complementarily to an upper surface of a contact element of a respective piece of exercise equipment, the first panel comprising at least one of rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, and neoprene; a connector coupled to a back of the first panel wherein the connector is configured for selectively removably coupling the first panel to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment such that the first panel substantially covers the upper surface of the contact element, the connector comprising a sleeve coupled to the back of the first panel proximate to a first end of the first panel, the sleeve being resiliently stretchable wherein the sleeve is configured for stretching for selectively inserting an end section of the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment and for rebounding for removably coupling the first panel to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment, the sleeve comprising at least one of rubber, latex, polyvinyl chloride, nitrile rubber, and neoprene; a plurality of first couplers coupled to a front of the first panel proximate to a circumference of the first panel; a second panel, the second panel comprising cloth wherein the second panel is configured for absorbing sweat and oils, the second panel comprising at least one of cotton, polyester, wool, flax, and hemp; and a plurality of second couplers coupled to the second panel proximate to a perimeter of the second panel, the second couplers being complementary to the first couplers wherein each second coupler is positioned for selectively coupling to a respective first coupler for removably coupling the second panel to the first panel positioning the second panel for absorbing sweat and oils from a body of a user, the second coupler and the respective first coupler comprising at least one of a snap closure and a hook and loop fastener.
 10. The assembly of claim 9, further including the first panel and the plurality of first couplers being integral to the contact element of the respective piece of exercise equipment. 